The greater kudu is one of the most beautiful species of antelope in the world. Native to the bushlands and woodlands of central and southern Africa, kudus are browsers that eat the leaves and shoots from a variety of plants. Males are known for their spectacular, curved horns which can grow as long as 6 feet. These horns do not prevent kudus from getting around in their densely wooded habitat; they simply tilt their chins up, laying their horns flat against their backs, and can then move easily through the dense vegetation.
Impala
The impala is one of the most agile of all the antelope species. They range from southern Africa to the northern limits of east Africa. They weigh 100 to 135lbs and stand 28 to 36 inches tall. The males' graceful lyre-shaped horns are 18 to 37 inches long; the females have no horns. The impala is typically found at grassland and woodland edges, usually very close to water.
Aoudad
Aoudad have an extraordinary ability to go without drinking water for long periods of time if necessary, obtaining all the moisture they need from the vegetation they eat. They live in small groups comprised of old and young animals of both sexes. They are expert climbers and can ascend and descend slopes so precipitous that man can negotiate them only with great difficulty. Consequently, they are difficult to hunt.
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